In The Japanese Mind , Roger Davies offers Westerners an invaluable key to the unique aspects of Japanese culture.
Next in this series: Now available separately, Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations is a fascinating journey through Japan\'s rich cultural history..
All in all, this book is an easy-to-use introduction to the distinguishing characteristics of Japanese society; an invaluable resource for anyone--business people, travelers, or students--perfect for course adoption, but also for anyone interested in Japanese culture.
It includes discussion topics and questions after each chapter.
Among the topics explored: aimai (ambiguity), amae (dependence upon others\' benevolence), amakudari (the nation\'s descent from heaven), chinmoku (silence in communication), gambari (perseverance), giri (social obligation), haragei (literally, belly art; implicit, unspoken communication), kenkyo (the appearance of modesty), sempai-kohai (seniority), wabi-sabi (simplicity and elegance), and zoto (gift giving), as well as discussions of child-rearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society.
Readers of this book will gain a clear Understanding of what makes the Japanese, and their society, tick.
In The Japanese Mind , Roger Davies offers Westerners an invaluable key to the unique aspects of Japanese culture
